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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
3
The article ranks peas onions radishes and lettuce for home gardens. It notes cool weather sowing for peas and late planting for green onions, White Silver Skin, and couch-sized onions. It warns about seed vitality and advises thinning to avoid transplanting. A tale from Algona about a newspaper rumor is noted as likely shared in good faith.
A faculty ladies group presented a Tuesday evening play that drew laughs from a plot about Mrs John Gurton and a leather purse containing one hundred dollars and rings. Pupils supported with piano and readings, including Della Beenken Leona Turner Vilna Larsen Hong Bol Fisher Frank Newvilla Pog Kliest Georga Bonacker Mang Hefner and George Pannkak, with proceeds pledged to a fund for Vietnata relief.
The page compares old prices with current ones listing items such as coffee 30 to 46 cents per pound sugar 4 pounds for a dollar, loaf sugar 8 pounds for a dollar, syrup seven and a half cents per gallon, kerosene 18 cents per gallon and gasoline 6 gallons for 70 cents, reflecting a 28 year old market snapshot.
A three week old item recounts seven infants born to a single family at an unnamed place with origins traced to a letter from a Minnesota correspondent. A worker from Algonway visited the area recently, prompting local interest.
A guesstimate by Successfull Farming using the Spencer News Herald shows 72 percent read editorials, 90 percent read society and local news, and high ad engagement. Women readers approach 97.5 percent for certain ads, men 85–98 percent for stock, sales, and display advertising across town and country.
County Attorney Sumner Quarton urged strict gun control after visiting fancroft last Friday. He proposed an inventory of every revolver in the county and laws prohibiting sales except under specific conditions. A local sheriff estimated substantial annual savings to residents and the state if such laws passed.
The sheriff argues that life was saved less by money than by restricting firearms. He notes daily shootings in the state from holdups to murders and claims 90 percent of crime could be reduced by limiting weapon access. He urges action against crooks and crooks and urges permits to curb the violence.
The piece argues small businesses should use steady advertising to stay on readers’ minds. It compares watermelons and newspapers, stressing that consistent ads, even in small type, outperform sporadic large ads. It notes banks fearing negative notices would cause panic withdrawals if reflected in print.
In Sexton last Saturday night a fast 2 hour bout between Howard Andrews 160 pounds and Art Rosenmeyer 185 pounds ended in a draw. Judge James Brophy praised the effort of both young men, noting Andrews as a top 150 pound wrestler and Rosenmeyer as a rising FouRKman from St Benedict.
Carl Carlson of Burt is listed in a small Portland item about a local business. Mrs. Lao Brayton enjoys a visit from a sister who is here on a honeymoon trip with her husband.
A fine pound baby boy arrived at the W.G. Leek home Sunday night and is reported as healthy. It is the third son for the family and the parents express satisfaction at the new arrival. Several local residents visited and daily routines resumed as neighbors share well wishes.
The article lists numerous local visits and social notes from Forest City and nearby towns. Names include John Christensen, Swingen, Roseth, Otto Kunz, Robert Quinn, Geo Harrington, Shipley, Bernice Cunningham, Marie Quinn, Dennis Garr, Sam Barron, and others. It mentions Easter supper plans by Methodist ladies and a note about Warren Phillipa’s return after a broken leg. A small sale notice for R. O. R. parts is included.
Woden news reports Mrs Ludeking returning from Waukon after a month visiting relatives and friends. Garner nurse Ferleman visited rural and town schools during the past week. Miss Nellie Bushman returned Monday after an extended visit at Dows with relatives. Mrs John Ormsby and children returned Tuesday after visiting Forest City friends. J Merte was on the sick list. Mr and Mrs H Dirksen returned home from Ellendale Minnesota. Kay Jensen purchased the J G residence. Miss Estella Ludeking, teaching at Waubon, returned home. William Stinner of Clear Lake spent a few days visiting in the vicinity. Tuesday night from a visit with her. HJ Lewig returned home at Garner. Residence sold to Mr Atherton the new blacksmith. Albert Dickeon was a business caller at Buffalo Center on Wednesday. A number from here attended the …
Burt Hefler started work at Farmer's Elevator on Monday. Will Lead holds a position at Gladbrook Iowa. Miss Hildred White spent the week with her parents. Miss Blanch Graham visited from Algona. L R Daniels attended a Duroc event in Algona Friday. Melbourne Fairbanks traveled to Deg[rence] late week.
Evening visits by Mrs Ringsdort and others to Bancroft and Algona. Arthur Moore and friends traveled to Mankato for weekend visits. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Allen Cary last week. Neighbors hosted a surprise gathering for the Ringsdort family with canned fruit jars. Mayme Graham visiting Lewis McWhorter home. plans for a church dinner on March 25.
The piece argues advertising must be valued by major agencies and trade groups. It highlights efforts by the Advertising Association, Audit Bureau of Circulation, Agricultural Press Association, and American Newspaper Publishers Association to standardize practices. The aim is to prevent waste and ensure advertisers get value for every dollar spent on space, copy, and services.
Mary B Lawson of Wesley was granted a divorce from Ira Holm Lawson by Judge Coyle on March 1. She was awarded custody of their five children aged between three and sixteen years, with grounds listed as failure to support and other cited marital issues.
A divorce petition filed in Hb district court involves Mra Ba L Davis and husband Davis. The parties, noted as Albion residents, have reportedly lived together since 1818 and allege abuse within the family. The case names an attorney and references age and other details, with the headline noting the woman seeks a divorce.
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